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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
THE MUGwUMP FEELING.
Eastern Independents Not Likely to Throw
Up Their Hats for Gresham.

Up Their Hats for Gresham.
Boston Herald.
The statement of prominent independent of
Indiana that he and those whom he represents
have become dissatisfied with the present ad-
ministraton in consequence of its failure to en-
force civil seryice theories, Is in more or less
qualified degree shared by quite a number of
those Independents in other parts of the coun-
try who have looked upon the question or civil
service as the most important public measure
with which President Cleveland had to deal.
There is undoubtedly, considerable truth in the
assertion that tie administration has been In
consistent in its treatment of the clvil-Sorvice
reform problem. 1t has been vrtuous in spots
That is to say. in our own State the standard OF
principles has been fairly well maintained, for
the reason doubt, that 1t possible to find
here recognized members of the Democratic
party who were willing to support the President
in applying civI-service reform theories.
But in other States, and notably in Indiana.
the condition of affairs now is PROBABLY little
better than it would have been if the admins
tration had made no pretenslons OF its devotion
to this reform theory. 1t seems to US that the
main reason for this local failure is TO be found
in the Indifference hostility of practically all
of the Democrats of Indiana to civl-service re-
form. The old proverb that the horse can be
led to the water, but that he cannot be made to
drink. has perhaps an applicability to this con-
dition OF affairs. AS the Indiana Democrats
would have nothing to do with civil-service
form, it difficult, if not impossible.
task to force the reform upon them. To at
tempt such a task would merely lead to a COM
plete rupture between the President and
the Democracy OF State-a result
that might in way hasten the
progress of the reform for the reason
that 1t would deprive the chief executive of a
very large part of his power. and the repre-
sentative of great political party, even a Pres
dent may be compelled to take into account
whether it is expedient for him to move, even in
tbs path of virtue, in direct defiance of the wish
of the great mass of those who elected Thin.
The Indiana independent says that. If the Re-
publican national convention will nominate Mr..
Gresham, hewii get the support of the indie
pendents. We should say that the independents
in question was speaking for himself rather than
for Others for however we'll known Mr. Gresh
ans merits may be in the West, they have not
received that publicity the East that has
made them automatic. Certainly, until better
informed, Eastern independents not likely
to throw up their hats for him, or, as to that
after, for any of the opposition candidates
that have yet been named.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

THERE are indications that Mr.. Jerome c.
Burnett, of this State. may be made nation
al issue. If SO, it will not be through any de-
sire of his, for he is modest man and rather
retiring by nature. He is not retiring enough,
however, to suit Senator Voorhees,, who is
very miserable because Burnett has not re-
tired or been retired from Office. Mr.. Bur
nett is a citizen Of Indiana and very worthy
and excellent gentleman. He is a frst-rate
accountant and business man, and in all re-
spects gentleman Of high character. So far
as known, he has only one vice-he is a Re-
publican. For many years past he has held
position of responsibility and trust in the
Office of the Treasurer of the United States,
at Washington. Before he went to Washing
ton, considerably more than decade ago. he
used to take some part in politics, but it
would be hard to find more inoffensive par
tisan than he has been for many years past
But Mr.. Burnett's home used to be at Terre
Haute. where Senator Voorhees, also resides,
and it is peculiarly CALLING to the Wabash
statesman to have Republican from his own
town holding a clerkship under Democratic
administration. For months past Senator
Voorhees, has been devoting his leisure time
by day and his waking hours at night, to
plans for getting Burnett out, but thus far
without success The trouble is that Bur-
nett occupies position of trust, to the entire
satisfaction Of his superiors in Office, and they
do not feel like removing him to put in some
Democratic roustabout who might be recon-
mended by Senator Voorhees,. But rumor
says the latter, having exhausted the ordinary
arts of the politician without effect has now
decided on open war. As the Treasurer de-
elines to remove Burnett Senator Voorhees,
will oppose the Treasurer's confirmation by
the Senate. He proposes to bring his big
guns to bear on the Treasurer and call on
Democratic Senators of his way of thinking,
10 help him work them. Thus it is hoped to
scare and coerce the Treasurer into removing
Burnett. If the matter is not settled before
the next national Democratic convention
meets Senator Voorhees, will probably have
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

AN esteemed subscriber writes to the
Journal to say that if the space now devoted
to base ball in its columns were left blank the
paper would be a great deal more popular
with ninety nine out of every hundred read
ers" The Journal must respectfully insist
that this subscriber is mistaken. Doubtless
considerable number of readers care little for
baseball but then, again. large proportion
of the public is deeply interested in it. How
large this element is the subscriber can best
judge by attending few games at the park
and by standing in the Journal counting room
the morning after an exciting game has been
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

UNHAPPY mugwumps. who, having made
their bed, do not like to lie in it, are writing
their oracle, the New York Post, to know
what they shall do when election time comes
again; but they get no satisfaction. The
Post is sick of Cleveland, too, but is not hon
est enough to say so.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Indiana Should Help.

SprlngneIu NepuDIlcau
There is movement for rousing general in
terest in preserving ex-President Harrison's
tomb at North Bend. o., by a popular pill
grimage there the anniversary of the battle
of the Thames, Oct. 5. The hero's burial place
is lonely and cherries. and the tomb is sadly
out of repair. Congress is to be asked for a
grant of $40, 600 to keep the tomb in order. But
Ohio and Indiana should be able to raise twice
that amount between them without half trying
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

THERE is no doubt that the Citizens Street
railway Company is amply able to pay its as
sessment for the Washington-street pavement.
The investments it has made in Cleveland,
its lines here should be proof enough of this.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

WE have received a circular issued by the Salt
Lake City Chamber of Commerce. setting forth
the advantages and attractions of that city and
the surrounding country for investors, invalds,
and those seeking farWestern homes. Persons
desiring further information the subject can
obtain it by addressing M. j. Forham, manager
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
which Is the Bigger Man?
Oxford Tribune.

Oxford Tr1Dune
The outcome of the scandal in which the State
benevolent institutions are involved seems now
to depend entirely upon the settlement of the
question of whether or not Governor Gray is
bigger man than "old Harrison" Harrison
evidently thinks he isn'r.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Not 8 Cleveland Boom.


The knowledge that the presence of the Presi
dent and Mrs Cleveland in Kansas City will
bring people here by thousands. for there 10
nothing which Kansas City likes better than to
have her streets crowded with strangers. Some
OF them are sure to become permanent residents.
This is no political boom for Grover Cleveland.
1t is Kansas Citys boom.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Stronger than Ever.


The organization of the G. A. r. is larger and
stronger to day than ever before, and it has not
yet attained it's full size and strength. It is an
organization which nothing but the death of its
members will break up. There is q tie
that binds soldier to soldier which nothing but
death can sever. Only those who have fought
together in defense of their country can appreci
ate this relationship between comrades.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
That's the Question.

Boston transcript.
The Democratic papers are in a state of mind
over the refusal of the Massachusetts Republi-
cans to come out for prohibition. If the Dem
ocrats regard this failure of the Republicans as
something ia tai to that party's success. and as
evidence of shortsghtednes on the part of
its managers. whv don't they come out for pro-
hibition themselves2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
ACase in whic Extremes Meet.

Ind ana Christian Advocate.
A meeting of voters was held last week at the
courthouse to take steps to defeat the re-eIec-
ton of Mayor Denny because he is not temper
ance enough. and about the same time 9 meet
ing held at Sim Coy's saloon for the same
purpose because he was too much temperance
to suit their taste. Extremes often meet 1t is
the old story of PLATE and Herod.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
The Real Obstacle.
New York Eveninr Pest

New OK Evening Post.
Mr.. George is trying TO unload the Socialists.
on the avowed ground that their doctrines are
not pleasing to the farmers whose support the
party must get; but any body except a man with
vote for the George theory Mus Socialist doc
trine as minus it. The George theory itself is
the fatal obstacle to the Labor partvs getting
any support among the farmers or among intef-
hgent people of any other class.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

GEORGE BRINsKI, the who served as
Grover Clevelands substitute in the war, died
at Bath, New York, on Saturday, aged sixty
five years. Thus one by one the military
heroes of this administration are passing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

LATEST advices indicate the safety of ex-
plorer Stanley beyond any doubt and the best
informed geographers of Europe now believe
that he has fully accomplished the object of
his expedition. That is way he has. 1t is
Stanleys luck
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
A New Charge.


It remained for the indecent and profane
Indianapolis Sentinel to hatch out the canard
that plot foot to kill President Cleve-
land if he visited the National G. A. r. encamp-
ment at st. Louis. The Grand Army of the
Republic before accused OF being
CO m posed of assassus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
When Thieves Fan Ont.

St Louis Post Dspatch.
When the Anti-poverty crowd and the Social
lists begin to repudiate each other, it looks like
family GOODNESS between the pot and the kettle;
and one is reminded of the Shakspearean chest
nut, which AYERS that there is small choice in
rotten apples" Socialism and Heury-George-
ism would both mean anarchy if reduced to
practice. and Americans are not prepared to
ait har
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
BidiDg His Time.

Columbus Republican.
Governor Gray. unlike Senator Voorhees,, has
not given any public Endorsement to the tally
sheet forgers and it is limited that he is pre-
pared, when sure that it will be popular, to
make war on the gang in tho interest Of party
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Should Be Resented.
SnOulO
Coleay Courier.

vler insinuation could not have peen print
ed than that published by the Indianapolis Sem
tinel, in which it says that scheme had been
concocted to assassinate President Cleveland if
he attended the G.. A. r. encampment at ST.
Louis The statement is gross insult to the
Grand Army of the Republic and should in
some manner be resented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Politics aud Perjury.

Detroit Tribune.
The Indianapolis Journal speaks truth which
is well understood everywhere when it saws that
nothing but politics and perjury saved the Sim
Coy gang from conviction. The fact that the
Democratic party of Indiana defends the in
famous crime committed by the conspirators is
also known to all men and will have q telling
effect in the next campaign. Indianas Democ.
racy is rotten all the way through, and the only
thing to 60 now is to bury it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
What They Want Cleveland For.


It's Kansas Citys boom, St Louiss boom, At
lanta's boom. but as for being anv boom for
Grover Cleveland-that is bosh. He's prize
blunderer. the whole country knows it, and
towns which are nursing ''booms" desire to Sc
this ''stupendous aggregation of mental
and physical monstrosity," in order to attract
visitors who may invest in real estate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Must Ipjure the Party.
Goshen News


The attempt of certain Democratic politicians
and newspapers to defend the tally sheet forg-
ers, will result in making that political issue
in the State to the great detriment of that
party and 1t should, for the party which con-
dones such a crime should suffer-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
away.

WHAT will such Democratic statesmen as
Senator Voorhees, do when all the postofices
and clerkships are filled with Democratsf
Their occupation will be gone and they can
only weep that there are no more offices to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

THE Ohio State Journal, one of the oldest and
best Republican papers in the country. has
changed its form to a quarto. assumed lew
dress. and is now printed new web per-
fecting press. With these metropolitan i'm
provements it is prepared to meet every demand
of its large and intelligent constituency.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Not the First.
philadelphia Press.

Philadelphia Press.
Mr.. Henry George 10 not the first man who
has thought IL possible TO resolve the race
into new heavens and new earth, and 1t Is
a sad fact that the misleading work
will 60 on after Mr. Henry George is done with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

ances, and that is TO hunt down the rascals and
land them in the pe:iitentiary. He who in any
manner puts impediment in the way of such
punishment is an enemy of the majesty and
purity of the ballot. and consequently a foe to
popular government
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Know. About Them Too.

Pittsburg Chronicle.
President Cleveland is said to possess ereat
deal of knowledge regarding shorthorn cattle.
When he goes to Louisville he can learn some
thing about long horns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
A Lick at the Coy Gang.

Ligonier Banner (Dem.)
The man who apologies for condones bal
lot box stuf6ne or tally sheet forging is not
whit better than the more courageous scam
who perpetrates such crimes. There is but one
way TO put a stop TO these shameful perform
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Harrison WIN stick.
Sra nkfort Banner.

The contest between Governor Gray and
President Harrison, OF the State Board of Char
tiles, promises to De a lively one DR.. Harrison
says it is now personal question and he shall
stay in until the shoot is out. No one who
knows him will doubt Tom Harrisons nerve in
fight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

FROM present appearances it is not likely
that Cleveland's first term will be shortened
by good conduct. Yet he is anxious to be
Eant nm apain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Civil-service whitewash.

PhiIadeIphia American.
The report of the Civil -service Commission on
the charges brought against Mr.. Harrity, the
postmaster of Philadelphia. must have been
read with great satisfaction by Mr. Cleveland's
subordinates who have been aiding in making
the clean sweep. 1t makes it clear that nothing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

PERHAPS Mr.. C1evelands principal reason
for desiring a second term is that he may
carry ont some of the promises made for his
6rst
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
A Candid Confession.
Plymouth Democrat.

Plymouth Democrat.
Truth compels US to say that. in our opinion
Indiana is doubtful State, and that next year
the chances for Democratic success about
eight to seven in favor of the opposition If the
Democracy succeed in the State next year it will
be more than We expect, as viewed from the
present outlook.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Like Old Times.

Lawrence Mail. :,
Army as an organizations of assassns. 1t
seems like old times to have the Democratic
papers of the country abusing the soldier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
A Pathetic Sight.

New York M all and Express.
The only thing apparently the matter with the
season at the Virginia White Sulphur Springs is
the scarcity of young gentlemen of q matri-
monially eligible kind. 1t is a pathetic sight to
the beautiful Southern girls dancing and
playing tennis with each other and not man in
sight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

ANOTHER gas well ''only twenty miles
AWAY" and still the Indianapolis cry is: ''Gas,
gas everywhere, and not foot for US to
burn" W.,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
what We Have Co Suffer.

Colorow is stirring mp all the Indian tribes he
can reach, and the prospect is lively for what
YOU might Colorow of large proportions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22

resolution inserted in the platform demand
ing that the removal be made AT all events,
he has decided to make Burnett national is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
Cash In Advance.

Detroit Tribune !,
Fifty ST John won't take cent less and
ne wants his cash before he leaves the plat
form.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-22
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
Telephone Calls.

Business Office Editorial Rooms PAP
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-27
Ancient Mexico.

When early in the 10th century the
Spaniards found their way to this part
Of the mainland of America, they
came in view of nations cultured high
above the level of those they had
hitherto met with in the New World.
Here were not rude and simple
tribes like the islanders of the Antil-
les, but nations with organized armies,
official administrators, courts of JUS
tice, high agriculture and mechanical
arts, and, what struck the white men
especially, stone buildings whose arch
itecture and sculpture were often of
dimensions and elaborateness to aston
ish the builders and sculptors of Eu-
rope. How a population of millions
could inhabit world whose very ex-
istence had been until then unknown
to geographers and historians, and
how its nations could have reached so
high grade of barbaric industry and
grandeur, was a problem which
naturally excited the liveliest of
curiosity and interest among scholars.
+. L. Hibbling, of Maidstone, Eng
land, says Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton is the best medicine for infam-
nation of the chest and sore throat
that he ever used. He does not in
tend to be without it.
Hernadez and Acosta shared the
opinion of their time that the great
fossil bones found in Mexico were the
remains of giants, and it was argued
that, as before the deluge there were
giants on the earth, therefore Mexico
was peopled from the Old World in
antediluvian times.
On the other hand, the multitude
of American languages suggested that
the migration to America took place
after the building of the Tower of Ba-
bel, and Siguenza arrived at the Gu
riously definite result that the Mexi-
cans were descended from Napthuhim-
son of Mizraim and grandson of Noah
who left Egypt for Mexico shortly
after the confusion of tongues.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-27

The Washington Critic tells of a
northern stock raiser who took a lot of
fine Berkshire pigs down to South
Carolina State agricultural fair.
Much to his chagrin and surprise,
they attracted little notice, while
neighboring pens of native hogs were
constantly surrounded by admiring
farmers. Determined to learn the
reason, he accosted a Carolinian:
"Can you tell me, my friend, why
these fine-boned, short-legged, heavy
meated pigs get no attention, while
those lean, lank, legged, unprof-
liable razor-backs get it alli"
The Carolinian shifted his quid,
shut one eye, sighted along his nose
and drowned a fly a rod away.
stranger, hit amt no use for we uns
to raise no hogs that cyarnt run fast
er'n a darkey."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-27
MORTGAGE SALE.

Nl
Default having been made in the conditions of n
certain mortgage made by Moses H. Hubbard OF the
township of Alpena, in the county of Alnenn and
state OF Michigan 10 John ID. Norton, of he city OF
Pontiac and state Of Michigan dated the 10th day Of
November, eighteen hundred and seventy eight and
recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for
Alpena county, Michigan. on the Goth day of De-
cember, eighteen hundred and seventy-c in
liber of mortgages, st page AS; on which mort
yage there is claimed to be due at the date of this
notice, the sum of one thousand one hundred and
ten (sI,1l0) dollars, and no suit or proceedings at
Law having been instituted 10 recover the moneys
secured by said mortgage any part thereof, now,
therefore, by virtue OF the power of sale contained
in said mortgage and of the statute in such case
made and provided,
Notice is hereby given that On
SATURDAY, the 18th day of AUGUST,
eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, at o'clock in
the afternoon, shall sell at public auction, TO the
highest bidder, at the front door OF the Court
Michigan, that being the place where the Circuit
Court for Alpena county is held, the premises de-
scribed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as
may be necessary TO pay the amount due on said
mortgage, with seven per cent. interest, and all
legal costs the premises being described in said
mortgage As follows, TO wit; The west half of the
southwest quarter Of section three t3), the east
half Of the southeast quarter the southeast quar-
ter OF the northeast quarter, and the northeast
ouarter of the southwest quarter of section -four
az and the east half Of the northeast quarter OF
section nine 9l. all in town thirty 1901 north, Of
range eight 81 east. .,,,,.,u,,.,
Mortgage
j. b. NEWTON,
Attorney for Mortgage.
Dated at Alpena, Michigan, May lith, 1857.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-27

"They say that fish makes brains"
remarked Mrs. Yeast to her friend
Mrs. Crimsonbeak. with whom she
was dining the other day. 81 don't
believe it." replied the smart host,
who generally liked to have her own
way. "Well, l do" said the visitor
rather emphatically. well, ! guess
l ought to know" sharply exclaimed
Mrs. Crimsonbeak, losing her temper:
1--WE been eating it for the last forty
six years." Yonkers Statesman.